Tattoos. Or. When The Community Does Something Unexpected.
41Let’s address the elephant in the room.
When we started developing the birthday games, I, very early in the process, made a joke about having a contest where we ask everyone to get IRL Meh tattoos. We laughed. It was funny. I came up with an idea for absurd prize that would never work. So we moved on with the marker tattoo idea.
But then we threw the joke in about the real tattoo.
And here we are.
First off, wow. It’s incredible that we had anyone, let alone multiple someones, go out and get tattoos of Meh related items. It means so much to us that you would care so much about us (or so little about you) that you’d make that sacrifice.
It should be noted that NO ONE that works here has Meh tattoos. So you really did something special.
So let’s talk about prizes.
Here’s what we’re doing.
I’m talking to you @raptorgorawr and @themeerkat
You’re going to get a fuko…errrr…Instant Regret Kits each time they’re available. Each time we offer an IRK, we’re just going to send you one. The only thing we need in return is a fresh photo of your tattoo each time. You know the kind of photo I’m talking about. Hostage photo. With the newspaper or a date on something like your water bill. To show it’s current. And to show us how well these tattoos age.
We’ll do this for as long as we can. Hopefully forever. Or until we forget or you tell us to stop after your third rage quit or something like that. But we’re going to make every effort to make sure you get them. No guarantees or anything I guess, but this should be pretty cool.
So there you go.
Oh, and the rest of you still have about 24 hours to get real tattoos. I’m not promising you’ll also get a prize. I’m just saying that you can still do it and see what happens. No guarantees. YMMV.
Seriously though. Everyone in the office here was impressed. We all collectively said “Whoa” when we saw the real tattoos. Thanks for that.
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So, we’re giving away elephants? Is that a subtle hint?
@Targaryen That’s what you took from that?
@ChadP … so you want me to get a tattoo of Irk on an elephant? Can you explain it again?
@ChadP @Targaryen
I don’t know… I’m not sure lifetime TIRKs count as a “high value” prize. Can’t you find something worth more than $100 to send them now AND give them the above deal?
I’m just saying…if I had gone through with it after telling my wife I would get something of “high value” only to tell her afterwards I’d be getting more crap…not good.
@medz I thought the same thing exactly. This is the reason why “mystery prizes” for contests aren’t exactly legal, it’s how people get sued. Loose terms like “High Value” mean different things to different people.
For VMP, $5 per @ 4-5 a year = $25 value. It could take 2-3 years just to recoup the cost of the tattoo.
That being said, lifetime IRKs are pretty cool.
@lichme lawsuit, lawsuit, lawsuit!
Our affair was so passionate that I got a tattoo of your (collective) face, and you’ve already forgotten me? Already moved on from your old lover for some hotter, younger thing? I’m heartbroken, you guys. I’m gonna have to bury my sadness in romcoms and Ben & Jerry’s, now.
@TheMeerkat First off. Meetkat is hilarious. Second off. Wow. That’s a terrible typo. That’s what I get for trying to get this out today.
@ChadP @TheMeerkat
@ChadP @Moose @TheMeerkat This was something cute. And then it was stuffed with something from my Cthulian nightmares.
Thanks for that. I’ll get so much more done not sleeping ever.
Wow, people! This is impressive.
I’m still in awe of @raptorgorawr and @themeerkat …Pretty. Freaking. Awesome
LMAO. I totally did this on a whim and for fun but as someone who is from the East Coast and has been trying since like Fuko6 to snag one (Finally got a 4pm one on the final Fuko ever) I am excited about this.
No more having to stay up until midnight every night or regret it inevitably when I don’t and there was a Fuko. Of course, the s/o will love all the crap that will soon fill the house but who cares!
Thank’s Meh for 4 great year and I look forward to the future of Meh and their crap showing up at my house.
@raptorgorawr Great attitude and great tattoo.
@ChadP -
@kdemo Ha.
Pro tip: Don’t use phrase like “High. Value. For. Real.” when joking.
“No one that works here has Meh tattoos”
So, having Meh tattoos makes you unemployable.
@capguncowboy We knew that when we got them. We have no one to blame but ourselves.
At least we can sell what’s in the endless IRKs to help feed our families, right?
Right?
… Right?
Guys, why are you all so quiet?
@capguncowboy well, unemployable at Mediocre Labs anyway . . .
wait, that’s not how logic works!
So much regret coming their way.
@Ignorant You assume it isn’t here yet.
@TheMeerkat haha the quarterly reminders of regret will make it all better.
OK Meh. Here’s the deal. The challenge. I’m throwing down the gauntlet. I want to test your resolve. I want to judge your dedication to the team. Ready?
Here’s the deal: If every one of you who work at Meh get a Meh tattoo, then I will personally – myself – ask @raptorgorawr and @themeerkat to get another Meh tattoo.
It’s on, bitches.
@shahnm wait… What do I get out of the deal, lol
@raptorgorawr Try not to distract me - I’m in the middle of a challenge…
@shahnm If you pay for it, I’ll do it!
@TheMeerkat If I’m paying for it, I’ll pick a different topic entirely…
The temptation to get a meh tattoo on my ankle is high. Cause I feel like meh describes my life perfectly. However, I cannot bring myself to do it at this time. Ohhh. Even better, on my toes?!
@savvysapphire Just keep in mind that ankles and feet are among the most painful places to get a tat:
@TheMeerkat Nice. Good to know. My first and currently only one is actually above my ankle and is a decent size and very colorful. The tattoo artist that did it told me I had balls to want it for a first. I was like yeah, but it’s what I want, so do it! Most of it I was fine for, but some of it sent me to lala land…like literally my friend who was with me said I just zoned out. I’d do it just to prove I could! However I don’t have time to go where I want to go to get my next tattoo…nor the disposable funds.
@savvysapphire @TheMeerkat everyone is so different. My first tattoo artist said my calf wouldn’t be painful. It hurt like hell. The second tattoo artist said the first one was an idiot that calves tend to be very painful because there’s hardly any fat covering the muscles.
@RiotDemon @TheMeerkat ah, true. I think I handled mine well. In fact, so did the artist. I usually handle pain well, many doctors have told me this. I think meh on my toes would be cool, but I wonder how poorly it would heal considering I have to wear socks and shoes to work. Hmmm. Meh, I still don’t have time this year…oh well, maybe it’s for the best lol
@savvysapphire @TheMeerkat I have one on the back of my finger and it didn’t hurt much. Pass out?
@savvysapphire @TheMeerkat Ha! Yeah, I poked around everywhere I was considering getting one until I was sure I had the deadest space - nerve wise, of course.
Ended up with the side of my thigh. Picture confirms I did a good job.
@medz That actually sounds painful! I would hope I wouldn’t pass out getting a tattoo. I know they advise not taking any kind of painkiller before hand either. But, I could just go to whatever world I bring myself to when I’m in pain. I’ll start preparing myself now, and do it next year lol
@savvysapphire @TheMeerkat All of my tattoos are in the red zones. It really did hurt like hell having shading done across my shoulder blades.
When I first told my husband about the tattoo challenge, he offered to pay for it if I would go through with it. I seriously considered it but didn’t want to spend the money. If I had a friend/family member who was a talented tattoo artist and would have done it for free, I might have been right there with you guys. I think both tattoos are awesome and have had fun reading all the updates from the marker aftermath as well. Wonder what they’ll offer for their 5th birthday???
So here is the offer @raptorgorawr and @themeerkat. Since Meh didnt say you could not sell this super awesome prize, how much do you want for your “lifetime” supply of IRK? Ill offer you a case of fresh donuts (stale when they arrive), 2-12 packs of soda (your choice of brand), a yearly birthday/anniversary/or any other occasion sent to your significant other on your behalf since you likely will forget as you get older and lastly a box of old disney VHS tapes in meh condition. Total I believe there are 16 tapes. It might be a fair trade or you might make out like a bandit. Just to be clear this offer is not real, as I have already drank the soda and the donuts were just to good looking. The tapes you can have for free and well if you forget your anniversary then enjoy the dog house. But seriously feel free to send your unwanted IRK when ever you feel like.
@bleedmichigan This reply was a rollercoaster of emotions.
@bleedmichigan “prize” is non-transferable.
I’m exactly the kind of weirdo that would get a “meh” tattoo if I had the time and the money. But I am broke, and moving out of state in about a week. This just isn’t the time for fresh ink. (plus, my latest one is just barely finishing the healing process!) Mehby next year!
“Special.”
@DennisG2014
/giphy special
I’m in. Is this still a legally binding contract???
@nostrom0 Looking at the date this was posted, it’s well past 24 hours … by about 13,390 hours.